{"product_id":"9788490076293","title":"The Angel of Sodom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Angel of Sodom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1926, \u003cem\u003eThe Angel of Sodom\u003c\/em\u003e is considered the first great gay novel in Cuban literature. Alfonso Hernández Catá narrates the story of José María, a man who discovers his erotic inclinations within the heart of a closed family environment. The work offers an intimate and courageous portrait of the conflict between personal identity and the social impositions of the era. Through polished and symbolic prose, the reader witnesses the protagonist's process of self-recognition, trapped between the inevitability of his condition and the consequences it entails in a conservative society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows José María through his sexual and emotional awakening. At a key moment, during a visit to a mythological statue, the protagonist experiences a revelation that upends his perception of desire: his attention fixes exclusively on a young, robust man, completely ignoring the female figure accompanying him. This moment marks the beginning of a profound internal conflict, where his reason, morality, and modesty clash against an irresistible instinct. The plot takes place in early 20th-century Cuba, exploring not only homosexuality but also the sociocultural realities that determine the fate of those who deviate from the norm. Hernández Catá constructs a narrative where the personal and the social intertwine, showing the tensions between authenticity and repression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiscovery and acceptance of homosexuality in a repressive context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConflict between individual identity and family and social expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSexual and moral repression in early 20th-century Cuba.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDesire as an inevitable force that defies reason and one's upbringing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe loneliness and isolation of the individual who feels different.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is recommended for readers interested in classic Cuban literature, the study of sexual diversity in historical narrative, and novels that address the conflict between the individual and society. It will also be of great value to those seeking to understand the origins of LGBT+ literature in Spanish and who appreciate psychological and introspective plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA pioneering and little-explored vision of homosexuality in 20th-century Latin American literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound portrait of the protagonist's process of self-discovery and internal struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSociocultural context of 1920s Cuba, reflected in the tensions between tradition and modernity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary prose rich in symbolism and nuance, which invites reflection on the nature of desire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA historical testimony to the repression and stigma faced by homosexual people at that time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Hernández Catá, Alfonso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 94\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Angel of Sodom\u003c\/em\u003e is a work of great literary and historical value, both for its themes, which were ahead of their time, and for the quality of its prose. Hernández Catá achieves a balance between implicit social critique and the psychological portrait of a man trapped between his desire and imposed norms. Reading it is especially relevant for those who wish to explore the beginnings of gay narrative in the Spanish language and understand the complexities of an era marked by censorship and silence. It is a short but intense novel that invites reflection on identity and personal freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406485184859,"sku":"9788490076293","price":9.02,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007629.jpg?v=1781836155","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490076293","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}